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The ‘Next Generation in Security’ initiative was launched late 2018. The initiative, sometimes referred to as #NextGen, was created to inspire and attract young people to consider a career within the security industry, and with this in mind ‘#NextGen’ is designed to change perceptions about the security industry and to showcase career options and choices to young people aged 13 to 18 years old.
To date the #NextGen initiative has received extensive industry backing with multiple businesses and organisations stepping up to offer work experience and support for young people.
The 10-year plan aims to improve how the sector is perceived by society and the business community to create career pathways, educational opportunities, qualifications and exposure to the range of options available to young people.
Long-term the aim is to improve equality, inclusiveness and diversity in the sector, the gender pay gap, promote lifelong learning through personal and professional professional development.
The launch of the Level 2 Professional Security Operative Apprenticeship will also be advantageous to ongoing development.
If your organisation or you know of an organisation is interested in learning more or getting involved with this initiative, please Info@security-institute.org
Read about our on-going initiatives below:
To honour the legacy of our late president, Baroness Ruth Henig CBE JP DL,
The Security Institute is pleased to announce the official launch of the Baroness Ruth Henig Scholarship Programme.
This initiative is designed to enable and encourage the next generation of talented young security professionals and give them the tools to succeed.
The key structure of the programme is as follows:
A bursary of up to £500 for or towards an approved training or academic course within the security field, for up to 10 individuals.
Complimentary Student/Affiliate Membership of the Security Institute for a year.
Access to webinars and additional training sessions in protective security
Free membership of the Scholarship Alumni
Attendance at an alumni graduation event
♦ The scholarship criteria
Applicant must be between 18 and 31.
Applicant must be over 18 and meet the entry requirement of the course.
Applicants must be able to participate and complete the full scholarship programme and sign the scholarship agreement.
Applicant must have the right to work in the UK
♦ Diversity Driver
As we are keen to increase diversity within the security profession, we would therefore like at least 50% of our scholarship delegates to be female and 20% from black or minority ethnic communities. However, while this is the driver, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the criteria.
♦ How to Apply…
♦ Please complete the Proforma form HERE and send an up-to-date CV to scholarship@security-institute.org by Monday 2nd September 2024 at 9am.
♦ Important note. Please write Baroness Ruth Henig Scholarship Application in the subject header
♦ If you are interested in supporting our scholarship activity or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us on the above email.
♦ We look forward to reading your applications!
The first roll-out of the #NextGen initiative took place at the International Security Expo in November 2018, where 30 Volunteer Police Cadets aged 16+ received a guided tour of the show and watched various demonstration and spoke to exhibitors about opportunities and the diversity available in the security.
Since then over 100’s of Volunteer Police Cadets have attended industry’s leading security events such as IFSEC and CTX. Volunteer Police Cadets have also assisted various events run by The Security Institute, including the Annual Conference and Gala Awards Dinner.
If you you have a few hours to spare each week and interested in working with young people the Volunteer Police Cadet scheme offers the opportunity to engage with your local community, understand the challenges of young people and intergenerational issues and enhance your professional and personal development.
Interested in finding out more about VPC units in your area? Read here how to get involved.
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